Fusilli With Pesto Shrimp Recipes

FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and white wine and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook just until they are pink, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain the fusilli. Add the fusilli and arugula to the skillet. Toss to combine. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and serve.

FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP, ORANGE AND ARUGULA (SUMMER)

Steps:

• For the Pasta:
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, Add the shrimp and white wine to the pan. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
• For the Vinaigrette:
• Combine the lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth, Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the Salad:
• Using a paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the oranges. Over a large serving bowl, cut between the membranes of the oranges to form segments. Allow the juice from the oranges to drip into the serving bowl. Add the arugula and olives to the serving bowl. Toss lightly to combine.
• Add the hot pasta and the vinaigrette to the serving bowl and toss until arugula is wilted and all the ingredients are combined.

SHRIMP FUSILLI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over high heat.
• Add shrimp, red pepper flakes and salt, cook stirring for ONLY 1 minute until shrimp is opaque (DO NOT COOK MORE THAN 1 MIN, SHRIMP WILL OVERCOOK).
• Add wine, boil for 30 seconds.
• Transfer shrimp and wine to bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium-high, heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in same skillet.
• Add onions, cook for 6-7 minutes until lightly browned.
• Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds.
• Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon.
• Bring to a boil, boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in shrimp, cook for 1 minute.
• Toss with fusilli and parsley in large bowl.